Workers’ Compensation Attorney - Denver, CO

Description

• Answer and screen potential new calls (as a back-up only) and sign-up utilizing firm established criteria.
• Meet potential new clients and approve representation of cases, documenting Attorney contact.
• Review HO Evidence packets and return to the Legal Assistant within 24 hours.
• Timely prepare hearing memos.
• Prepare and argue Hearing Officer (HO) Hearings and Appeals Officer (AO)
• Hearings for the assigned Legal Assistant(s).
• Prepare and submit all appropriate documents for Appeal Officer (AO) Hearings.
• Prepare clients for testifying.
• Approve filing of petitions for Judicial Reviews.
• Prepare the Petition or Response on Judicial Reviews.
• Review and approve resignations.
• Supervise Legal Assistants and provide legal guidance regarding handling claims, including but not limited to claimants’ reopening rights, future treatment, benefits, etc.
• Maintain the firm’s system with all information on a daily basis.
• Maintain all licenses in good standing by fulfilling all requirements.
• Work with Managing Partner on marketing issues, growing the business and practice area trends.

• Manages Legal Assistant(s) in the Workers’ Compensation department as it relates to legal guidance.
• Training employees.
• Working with Senior Legal Assistant to assign and direct work.
• Provide input on employee performance
• Reporting disciplinary issues.
• Address complaints and resolving problems.

• 3+ years as an Attorney in Workers’ Comp in the state of Colorado required
• Admitted to the Colorado bar
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Communications skills able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Innovative writing techniques or style for writing speeches and articles.
• Understanding of mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  
• Knowledge on how to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Capacity to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.  

• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Unlimited Time Off (FTO) for Attorneys and Exec positions
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Accident Insurance
• Commuter Transportation Incentive
• Cell Phone and Internet Stipend
• Fully-paid parking
• Learning and Development Programs
• Remote Positions